Fantasy Marriage and a World of Silly Scores
A column mocks fantasy scoring based on real marriages and celebs, noting a playful game idea using famous couples. It cites a Maryland hacker of romance and an AP report about a Virginia bride who discovers her spouse misrepresented himself, raising cautions about trust.
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Salcido convicted in involuntary manslaughter case
Juan Salcido was sentenced to 10 years for involuntary manslaughter in the shooting death of Lorenzo Guerrero. He will serve at least five years before parole consideration. Guerrero family members expressed mixed feelings, with some calling it murder while accepting the sentence.
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Odessans Face New Tax Law Changes
Odessa tax experts warn 650 changes to the federal code affect returns. The Odessa IRS Center notes residents should seek advice before filing. CPA Garion Brunson and agent Richard Hargus discuss larger IRA deductions, spouse rules, and employer health insurance credits under new acts.
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House comp time plan draws mixed reviews locally
Washington Republicans push a bill to let private employees choose compensatory time off instead of overtime pay. The measure, reintroduced after a prior House pass, seeks Clinton administration backing and faces concerns about potential employer coercion.
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TDHS Upgrades Nursing Home Status After Improvements
The Texas Department of Human Services extends the Parks pa nursing home termination date to March 30 after state officials reviewed improvements following the December 7 death of Alice. Wise notes improvements were made but insufficient to prevent action.
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Telecom competition to lower Odessa phone rates soon
AT&T corporate director James Van Orden told about 100 Odessa luncheon attendees that Texas is a key telecom market and local service competition is coming under the Telecommunications Act of 1996. He expects local service to begin by mid-1997 as more long distance providers enter the Texas market.
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